February 20, 2021
Is the Biden honeymoon already over?
By Chris Talgo
Typically, lawmakers on the left side of the political aisle work in lockstep compared to their opponents on the right. However, when it comes to the issue of canceling $50,000 of student loan debt, the Democratic Party seems to be at war with itself.
For years, but especially since the coronavirus pandemic, prominent leaders of the Democratic Party have been calling for the cancelation of student loan debt for millions of Americans.
For instance, in May 2020, several Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives issued an edict that all student loan debt should be canceled immediately. The call to arms was led by Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), who said at the time, “We need across the board student debt cancellation now to provide urgently needed relief for the more than 45 million student loan borrowers and ensure our recovery efforts leave no community behind.â€
Pressley was joined by Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), who added, “We need to act urgently to provide much needed debt relief for the 45 million Americans shackled by student debt. Our country is dealing with an unprecedented crisis and we need to provide much needed relief. Canceling student debt is one of many steps needed for economic recovery.â€
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